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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.50, 6,011.40 and 2,492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.50, 6,011.40 and 2,492.50 is: 3,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.50 : 6,011.40 = 2,492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.50/6,011.40 = 2,492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.50x = 6,011.40 × 2,492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.50x = 14,983,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,414.50/4,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.11

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